E39 headlights and seat noise

I have a 99 528i and the headlight on the driver's side is pointing
down very low. Also it seems to giggle or bounce as though it were
loose when I hit a bump. Is something broken or just out of
adjustment? I don't want to go back to the dealer because it is just
too expensive.

Also, I have a problem with the dirver's seat. It is a power seat that
is heated. When I am driving it make a popping noise when I change
directions as though something is sliding back and forth. It
feels/sounds like this is happening in the back of the seat. Any
thoughts? Anyone know how to get the back off of the seat so I can see
what is popping? The dealer says it is the frame and it will cost
$1,200. I'm looking for a cheaper answer.

"nichdl1" > wrote in message
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>I have a 99 528i and the headlight on the driver's side is pointing
> down very low. Also it seems to giggle or bounce as though it were
> loose when I hit a bump. Is something broken or just out of
> adjustment? I don't want to go back to the dealer because it is just
> too expensive.

Probably a broken adjustment fitting. May need to replace more than the
fitting.

> Also, I have a problem with the dirver's seat. It is a power seat that
> is heated. When I am driving it make a popping noise when I change
> directions as though something is sliding back and forth. It
> feels/sounds like this is happening in the back of the seat. Any
> thoughts? Anyone know how to get the back off of the seat so I can see
> what is popping? The dealer says it is the frame and it will cost
> $1,200. I'm looking for a cheaper answer.

There's a lot of thinks that cause seat noises in the E39. Try a google on
E39 seats and try

http://www.bmwtips.com/

http://www.bimmerdiy.com/e39

to start.

R / John

"John Carrier" > wrote in message
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>
> "nichdl1" > wrote in message
> ps.com...
>>I have a 99 528i and the headlight on the driver's side is pointing
>> down very low. Also it seems to giggle or bounce as though it were
>> loose when I hit a bump. Is something broken or just out of
>> adjustment? I don't want to go back to the dealer because it is just
>> too expensive.
>
> Probably a broken adjustment fitting. May need to replace more than the
> fitting.
>
>> Also, I have a problem with the dirver's seat. It is a power seat that
>> is heated. When I am driving it make a popping noise when I change
>> directions as though something is sliding back and forth. It
>> feels/sounds like this is happening in the back of the seat. Any
>> thoughts? Anyone know how to get the back off of the seat so I can see
>> what is popping? The dealer says it is the frame and it will cost
>> $1,200. I'm looking for a cheaper answer.
>
> There's a lot of thinks that cause seat noises in the E39. Try a google
> on E39 seats and try
>
> http://www.bmwtips.com/
>
> http://www.bimmerdiy.com/e39
>
> to start.
>
> R / John
>

Are the headlights Xenons? If so, the adjusters literally disintegrate. If
you google, you'll find the repair instructions. I did it on my 99. Took
about an hour and the parts were under $50. The dealer wants to replace the
entire assembly for $2000 even though they carry the parts!